Overview

One of the first classes in Realm of the Mad God, the Rogue is a dagger class with the ability to go Invisible, preventing enemy detection. Rogues are great at solo play and rushing, though enemies will still fire at your non-invisible teammates. Rogue has fundamentally changed little from their introduction in Realm of the Mad God, remaining a decent class throughout its existence.

Stats & Equipment

Rogues boast a high SPD of 75. While they also have a high DEX (75), their low ATK makes them the weakest of the three dagger classes. Daggers have average damage and average range, almost in the middle in weapon ranges. Other than their decent bulk (HP cap of 720, leather armor), their other stats aren't great; it takes a good pet with MHeal in order to sustain cloaks for a long duration. [![Dagger of Foul Malevolence](//imgur.com/BaLWiQC.png "Dagger of Foul Malevolence")](/wiki/dagger-of-foul-malevolence)[![Dagger of Sinister Deeds](//i.imgur.com/E3DXbmJ.png "Dagger of Sinister Deeds")](/wiki/dagger-of-sinister-deeds)[![Dagger of Dire Hatred](//i.imgur.com/aojJuaq.png "Dagger of Dire Hatred")](/wiki/dagger-of-dire-hatred) [![Spirit Dagger](//imgur.com/VKZyp0S.png "Spirit Dagger")](/wiki/spirit-dagger) Tiered daggers are solid options for Rogue, having decent damage and range. The [Dagger of Foul Malevolence](/wiki/dagger-of-foul-malevolence), [Dagger of Sinister Deeds](/wiki/dagger-of-sinister-deeds), and [Dagger of Dire Hatred](/wiki/dagger-of-dire-hatred) {{template-soulbound}} are the best daggers around. With increasing damage, but increasingly hard drop locations, they are very simple in their damage and range. The [Spirit Dagger](/wiki/spirit-dagger) is a sidegrade to the T12 Foul Malevolence; slightly lower range, but overall higher DPS. The catch is the inconsistent damage range, which is a double-edged sword: you might deal high damage, comparable to the high-tier options; but you also might deal low damage, comparable to the [Steel Dagger](/wiki/steel-dagger). [![Etherite Dagger](//imgur.com/ksib4rU.png "Etherite Dagger")](/wiki/etherite-dagger)[![Toxin Tooth](//i.imgur.com/3196mu7.png "Toxin Tooth")](/wiki/toxin-tooth)[![Corruption Cutter](//i.imgur.com/WiuoSvn.png "Corruption Cutter")](/wiki/corruption-cutter) These daggers **sacrifice range for higher damage**, rivalling or surpassing the tiered daggers. As the Rogue's invisibility allows you to get closer, the low range is usually not a concern. However, in places where close-range combat is impractical, it would be advised not to use these daggers. * The [Etherite Dagger](/wiki/etherite-dagger) is a historical dagger with great damage but with a range rivialling tiered swords. Unfortunately, time has left it outclassed by the T14 Dire Hatred, though its [Haunted Cemetery](/wiki/haunted-cemetery) makes it much easier to acquire. * The [Toxin Tooth](/wiki/toxin-tooth) actually fires with the range of a tiered sword, but even beats the Dire Hatred, from a similarly accessible source ([Gulpord the Slime God](/wiki/gulpord-the-slime-god)) * The [Corruption Cutter](/wiki/corruption-cutter) deals the most damage of all daggers, but has an awkward firepattern and the lowest true range of them all. It usually somewhere between 2-3 tiles, sometimes reaching up to about 4 tiles, depending on the shot pattern and aiming. This is the optimal dagger for close range DPS. [![Bone Dagger](//imgur.com/yuTbXQG.png "Bone Dagger")](/wiki/bone-dagger)[![Queen's Stinger](//i.imgur.com/Bjlfsca.png "Queen's Stinger")](/wiki/queen-s-stinger) These daggers pierce through enemies, allowing you to easily shred hordes of enemies. The [Bone Dagger](/wiki/bone-dagger), dropping from enemies in the [Manor of the Immortals](/wiki/manor-of-the-immortals), sacrifices range and damage to hit multiple targets. The [Queen's Stinger](/wiki/queen-s-stinger) is a harder-to-acquire upgrade to the Bone Dagger, having increased range, damage, and the ability to **ignore defense**. The Stinger is a good option for clearing and killing enemies with very high DEF. [![Avarice](//imgur.com/vHD1WOk.png "Avarice")](/wiki/avarice)[![Dirk of Cronus](//i.imgur.com/6J66iJi.png "Dirk of Cronus")](/wiki/dirk-of-cronus) These two daggers are considered as the top-tier options with their high DPS and rarity. * [Avarice](/wiki/avarice) outclasses all other daggers (bar the Cutters) in damage while having above average range. The catch is that Avarice fires wavy shots like the [Sword of the Colossus](/wiki/sword-of-the-colossus), which converge only at the end of their range. With some mastery, this dagger is a safer option for DPS, and is a great pick due to its versatility. It is an endgame drop from [Treasurer Gemsbok](/wiki/treasurer-gemsbok). * On the other hand, the [Dirk of Cronus](/wiki/dirk-of-cronus), an insanely rare drop from the [Cube God](/wiki/cube-god), sacrifices some range for the same top-tier DPS. While being beaten out by Avarice at low-mid DEF, the difference is usually negligible enough for most content, and the straight shot pattern makes it more consistent for hitting targets.

Ability

The Rogue's ability is the [Cloak](/wiki/cloaks). Cloaks allow the Rogue to turn invisible; most enemies will stop attacking, and all of them won't target you. Rogues can use their Cloak to rush past enemies, or to get close enough to deal damage. UT cloaks tend to sacrifice Invisiblity time for other benefits. Almost every Cloak has a cooldown at least 1 second longer than the Invisibility time. Even then, the user needs a strong enough pet with Magic Heal in order to keep the cloak up. Note that the {{template-silenced}} and {{template-quiet}} are dangerous: the former prevents ability use, and the latter **cancels** your invisibility.
[![Cloak of Ghostly Concealment](//imgur.com/vvDokyq.png "Cloak of Ghostly Conealment")](/wiki/cloak-of-ghostly-concealment)[![Cloak of Nightmares](//imgur.com/hp2lfQt.png "Cloak of Nightmares")](/wiki/cloak-of-nightmares) Tiered cloaks are solid options for the Rogue, the best Invisibility cloaks available. The [Cloak of Ghostly Concealment](/wiki/cloak-of-ghostly-concealment) and [Cloak of Nightmares](/wiki/cloak-of-nightmares) (from [Oryx 3](/wiki/oryx-the-mad-god-3)) are the best cloaks for Invisibility, lasting the longest and costing the cheapest MP to sustain. Each cloak also gives very high stat bonuses; along with the HP/MP bonus of all T6+ abilities, the T6 Cloak gives +5 to SPD *and* DEX, and the T7 cloak only increases it. [![Cloak of the Planewalker](//imgur.com/Xqt2Cbq.png "Cloak of the Planewalker")](/wiki/cloak-of-the-planewalker)[![Cloak of Refraction](//imgur.com/P4v3VhO.png "Cloak of Refraction")](/wiki/cloak-of-refraction) These cloaks add to the Rogue's ability with an aspect from the [Trickster's](/wiki/trickster) ability. The [Cloak of the Planewalker](/wiki/cloak-of-the-planewalker) is a unique and incredibly useful cloak with the T6's Invis time, but with the ability to *teleport on your cursor* - though its cooldown make less spammable than a [Prism](/wiki/prisms). Regardless, the teleport & Invis combined is a very powerful rushing tool. Plus, its very easy to obtain; both tradable and dropped in [Sprite World](/wiki/sprite-world). The [Cloak of Refraction](/wiki/cloak-of-refraction) adds a massive +10 SPD, but is most notable for the ability to send out 3 mirror images that distract enemies. It drops from the [Crystal Entity](/wiki/crystal-entity), much harder than Sprite World. [![Cloak of Bloody Surprises](//imgur.com/pgSngpE.png "Cloak of Bloody Surprises")](/wiki/cloak-of-bloody-surprises)[![Cloak of Cubic Enigma](//i.imgur.com/V27k4Sz.png "Cloak of Cubic Enigma")](/wiki/cloak-of-cubic-enigma) These cloaks improve the Rogue's low damage with effects that boost damage output. The [Cloak of Bloody Surprises](/wiki/cloak-of-bloody-surprises) has a long 6s cooldown, low Invis time, and *slows* the user, but gives a massive +25 ATT boost for 3.5 seconds. This cloak works best on the Rogue for when you want to deal damage to a boss. As a rare drop from the [Lost Sentry](/wiki/lost-sentry), it is difficult to get. Conversely, the [Cloak of Cubic Enigma](/wiki/cloak-of-cubic-enigma) is a mor emobile option; leaving out a trail of AoEs as you travel. It deals 400 damage every 0.6 seconds, in a 3.5 tile radius, for a decent total damage of 4000. The AoE bursts weaken enemies you run along the way, making it doubly good for rushing. It drops from the bosses in [The Third Dimension](/wiki/the-third-dimension). [![Cloak of the Mad God](//imgur.com/5wzATeW.png "Cloak of the Mad God")](/wiki/cloak-of-the-mad-god) The [Cloak of the Mad God](/wiki/cloak-of-the-mad-god) serves as the polar opposite to the Cloak of Bloody Surprises, granting +5 DEF on equip and Armored for 4.5 seconds; at the cost of tiny Invis time and a lengthy 6 second cooldown. The Cloak of the Mad God should be used when prioritizing tankiness and survivability.

Armor

Similar to all dagger classes, the armor of choice for the Rogue is the Leather Armor. Leather armor complements the Rogue with DEF (helping to increase survivability), and DEX (adding to the Rogue's already high DEX stat).
![Griffon Hide Armor](https://i.imgur.com/5lKzW3e.png "Griffon Hide Armor") ![Hydra Skin Armor](https://i.imgur.com/hh5gAwZ.png "Hydra Skin Armor") ![Wyrmhide Armor](http://i.imgur.com/eBFa5Kx.png "Wyrmhide Armor") ![Leviathan Armor](https://imgur.com/uvR1Gd4.png "Leviathan Armor") The [Griffon Hide Armor](/wiki/griffon-hide-armor), [Hydra Skin Armor](/wiki/hydra-skin-armor), [Wyrmhide Armor](/wiki/wyrmhide-armor) and [Leviathan Armor](/wiki/leviathan-armor) are the primary armors for the Rogue. They provide good defenses and a decent DEX boost. You can never go wrong with a tiered armor. [![Leaf Dragon Hide Armor](//imgur.com/voSE8ih.png "Leaf Dragon Hide Armor")](/wiki/leaf-dragon-hide-armor)![Vest of Abandoned Shadows](//imgur.com/VEsxfR3.png "Vest of Abandoned Shadows The [Leaf Dragon Hide Armor](/wiki/leaf-dragon-hide-armor) has a lesser +13 DEF, but gives an arguably better +50 HP in return. It gives a +15 DEF boost for 5 seconds on ability use, though with a 15s cooldown. Along with a pretty large +6 SPD and +5 VIT, and this armor is pretty decent for surviving while rushing. However, it does not give DEX. It drops from [Limoz the Veridian Dragon](/wiki/limoz-the-veridian-dragon). The [Vest of Abandoned Shadows](/wiki/vest-of-abandoned-shadows) is an endgame upgrade, with 20 DEF total and much more VIT (+15). In addition, the ability instead provides Armored in a more controlled manner (while shooting In Combat). It also doesn't give DEX. As mentioned, it **is** endgame, dropping from various minions in [The Shatters](/wiki/the-shatters). ![Coral Silk Armor](https://static.drips.pw/rotmg/wiki/Untiered/Coral%20Silk%20Armor.png) ![Spectral Cloth Armor](https://static.drips.pw/rotmg/wiki/Untiered/Spectral%20Cloth%20Armor.png)![Beehemoth Armor](https://i.imgur.com/lZCU4nx.png "Beehemoth Armor") These relatively cheap, tradable leather armors provide slightly more speed but slightly less in other stats, being overall comparable to the T13 Hide. - The Coral Silk Armor (CSilk) is as strong as the T11 Hippogriff Hide Armor, with +1 DEX and 3 additional speed. It is dropped by [Thessal the Mermaid Goddess](/wiki/thessal-the-mermaid-goddess) - The [Spectral Cloth Armor](/wiki/spectral-cloth-armor), compared to the T13 Hydra Skin has a slight DEF drop and a small SPD boost, while trading 2 DEX for the same amount of ATT. Dropped by [Davy Jones](/wiki/davy-jones). - The [Beehemoth Armors](/wiki/beehemoth-armor) (of 3 colors) have the same DEF as a T13 Hydra Skin Armor, a +5 SPD boost, but no offensive stats. [![Armor of Nil](//imgur.com/l7uFrzx.png "Armor of Nil")](/wiki/armor-of-nil) The [Armor of Nil](/wiki/armor-of-nil) focuses on defense, with an unparalleled +26 DEF. It comes at the cost of -3 SPD (and no DEX boost), which is kinda negliable given the Rogue's high stats in both. It drops from the endgame [Void Entity](/wiki/void-entity).

Accessory

![Ring of Exalted Health](//imgur.com/FFyaCjn.png "Ring of Exalted Health")![Ring of Unbound Health](//imgur.com/tnfndMm.png "Ring of Unbound Health")![Ring of Decades](//imgur.com/YfL2dh5.png "Ring of Decades") HP boosting rings in general are great for increasing a class's survivability. This works especially well on the Rogue, as due to the class's low-average defensive stats, the [Ring of Exalted Health](/wiki/ring-of-exalted-health), [Ring of Unbound Health](/wiki/ring-of-unbound-health), and [Ring of Decades](/wiki/ring-of-decades) give massive boost to HP. ![Ring of Unbound Defense](//imgur.com/rgfZsnp.png "Ring of Unbound Defense") The [Ring of Unbound Defense](/wiki/ring-of-unbound-defense), while an unconventional choice, can work as a defensive ring for the Rogue due to the class's low DEF cap of 25. However, most would prefer HP rings as they are generally better at tanking damage. ![The Forgotten Crown](//imgur.com/IeKMdLv.png "The Forgotten Crown")![Magical Lodestone](https://i.imgur.com/nRri93R.png "Magical Lodestone") [The Forgotten Crown](/wiki/the-forgotten-crown) and the [Magical Lodestone](/wiki/magical-lodestone) are great rings for general DPS. The Forgotten Crown may seem more appealing due to HP being more desirable than DEF. However, the Rogue already has low DEF, so more wouldn't be bad. ![Snake Eye Ring](//imgur.com/lvPfj4Z.png "Snake Eye Ring") The [Snake Eye Ring](/wiki/snake-eye-ring) is an odd choice, considering that it has very low stats and is a common drop from [Stheno the Snake Queen](/wiki/stheno-the-snake-queen). However, the proc, which gives ![Speedy](https://i.imgur.com/xutwBjS.png "Speedy")[Speedy](/wiki/status-effects#speedy) for 2 seconds, is great for increasing the Rogue's rushing capabilities. Not only is the Rogue naturally fast, but he will be both invisible and ![Speedy](https://i.imgur.com/xutwBjS.png "Speed")Speedy for the first 2 seconds of using his ability. ![Chancellor's Cranium](//imgur.com/qJWkf3N.png "Chancellor's Cranium") The [Chancellor's Cranium](/wiki/chancellor-s-cranium) is a ring more balanced between survivability and DPS, as it has a highly damaging proc if the wearer takes a lot of damage. This can work to the Rogue's benefit, as the HP and DEF stats are not only great for increasing the Rogue's survivability, but because the Rogue is so fragile, the proc from the ring will most likely be active a lot, allowing the Rogue lots of damage. ![Collector's Monocle](//imgur.com/4xNYkcz.png "Collector's Monocle") The [Collector's Monocle](/wiki/collector-s-monocle) is one of the best choices for the Rogue and acts as a straigh upgrade from the Forgotten Crown for this specific class, as its DPS boosting proc is only activated when the wearer is invisible. If the Rogue were to permanently stay invisible, the monocle's proc will also give permanent DPS boosting, allowing the Rogue to essentially have permanent +20 ATT. Also, the HP boost from the ring helps increase the Rogue's survivability, which completely outclasses The Forgotten Crown as long as the Rogue keeps up his invisibility.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths

The Rogue can become a master of deception and speed if used in the right hands. The invisibility allows the Rogue to get closer to enemies without being detected, so certain bosses such as the [Murderous Megamoth](/wiki/murderous-megamoth), [Jon Bilgewater the Pirate King](/wiki/jon-bilgewater-the-pirate-king), and even [Oryx the Mad God 3](/wiki/oryx-the-mad-god-3) can become incredibly easy to get close to. Along with that, the effect negates any range reductions in daggers, as the Rogue can simply get closer to deal damage. Also, if one has a powerful pet with the Magic Heal ability, it is possible to keep the invisibility for roughly 100% of the time, with only a second in between cooldowns. Plus, the Rogue's high ATT and DEX allow for high DPS. Finally, the invisibility allows the Rogue great rushing potential, being able to slip past rooms of enemies undetected given the speed and knowing when to turn invisible.

Weaknesses

The Rogue requires much experience to master, as proper knowledge of when to go invisible is the best way to utilize the class's ability. Also, if one does not have a powerful pet, the cloak becomes a much weaker ability. Another flaw is that not all enemies or bosses attack based on whether it detects a player or not, especially with endgame bosses. This makes the Rogue's ability useless in most combat scenarios, at least in boss fights. Finally, the Rogue is a solo oriented class, so if you are in large groups, the invisibility will not be as effectice since enemies will target other players that may be close to you, meaning that you have to dodge anyways.

Summary

The Rogue is an amazing class with great DPS, stealth, and SPD. His cloaks allow him to get close to some enemies for dealing damage, and his high DPS stats paired with his high damage daggers enable him to not only quickly gain soulbound, but also shred through enemies. His fragile nature can make him a hard class to control, but with good experience and excellent dodging skills, you can become a powerful and fast class.

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